BCKV B.Sc {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What is the total intake across both B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?

The combined intake is 307 seats: 262 seats in Agriculture across Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura campuses, and 45 seats in Horticulture at Mohanpur only. BCKV is among the larger institutional intakes for B.Sc Hons agriculture programmes in Eastern India.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 30, 2026

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Mohanpur, offers two B.Sc Hons programmes: Agriculture and Horticulture, both four-year full-time ICAR-aligned degrees with a total fee of INR 98,200. Agriculture has 262 seats across Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura campuses, while Horticulture offers 45 seats at Mohanpur only. Admission is through BCKV merit list or CUET-UG for ICAR quota seats. BCKV ranks 16 in NIRF 2025 Agriculture. It was ranked 13^th in 2026 by Collegedunia.

BCKV reserves 20% of the total approved seats for admission through the ICAR quota based on CUET-UG scores. The remaining seats are filled through the university's state quota admission process
Reservation of seats is provided as per the Government of West Bengal norms for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD candidates.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed on 17 June 2026. Counselling is underway through July 2026.

BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Fees 2026

Both programmes carry an identical fee structure: INR 32,200 in the first year and INR 22,000 per year for years two through four, totalling INR 98,200 over four years.

Course	Duration	Total Fees
B.Sc Hons Agriculture	4 Years	INR 98,200
B.Sc Hons Horticulture	4 Years	INR 98,200

Hostel fee of INR 1,610 to 1,642 per semester billed separately.
WB SC and ST students may qualify for full tuition waiver.
Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources.

BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CUET-UG 2026 Exam (ICAR quota seats)	May 2026
BCKV UG Application Closed	17 June 2026
Merit List and Counselling	June to July 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

State quota via 10+2 merit list on the BCKV portal.
ICAR quota via CUET-UG under NTA and ICAR guidelines.
WB domicile certificate required for state quota applicants.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

BCKV Mohanpur Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Minimum 65 percent aggregate for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
Minimum 55 percent aggregate for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Minimum age 16 years as on 31 August 2026. West Bengal domicile required for state quota.

BCKV Mohanpur Admission Process

The entire application process is conducted online through the official BCKV admission portal. Offline applications are not accepted.

Register on the BCKV portal and fill the UG application form.
Upload 10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, and a recent photograph.
Pay the application fee online (INR 1,500 for general, INR 750 for reserved categories).
Check the merit list on the BCKV portal and attend counselling as notified.
Submit original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

Admission may be cancelled if a candidate provides incorrect or false information, fails to produce the required original documents during verification, or does not complete the admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.

✓ Opt for this if

WB students seeking an affordable ICAR-accredited agriculture undergraduate degree.
Students targeting ICAR JRF or state government agriculture service roles.
Those planning M.Sc or PhD at ICAR national institutes after graduation.
Fee-sensitive biology students aiming for a NIRF top-20 agriculture university.

✗ Skip if

Students targeting engineering, management, technology, or law careers.
Candidates needing metro campus placement in corporate or private sectors.
Out-of-state applicants competing only for limited ICAR quota seats.
Those requiring pan-India brand visibility in non-agricultural sectors.

BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Scholarships 2026

B.Sc Hons students at BCKV can apply for state and central government scholarships based on merit, income, and category.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Up to INR 60,000/year	WB domicile, family income below INR 2,50,000
WB Talent Support Stipend Programme	INR 18,000/year	Meritorious WB domicile students
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship	INR 31,000/month	ICAR AIEEA merit rank holders, PG and PhD level
Central Sector Scholarship	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000
SC and ST State Scholarship (WB)	Full tuition waiver	WB domicile SC and ST students

Apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship within 30 days of joining.
SC and ST students apply for tuition waiver at the time of joining.

BCKV B.Sc {Hons.} Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#13 out of 200 (2026) #1st West Bengal	#15 out of 53 (2025) #1st West Bengal
	#16 out of 40 (2025) #1st West Bengal	#13 out of 40 (2024) #1st West Bengal
	#15 out of 50 (2026)	-

BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc Hons Agriculture and B.Sc Hons Horticulture at BCKV?

Ans. B.Sc Hons Agriculture at BCKV covers agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, plant breeding, and extension education, with 262 seats across three campuses. B.Sc Hons Horticulture focuses on fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, post-harvest technology, and landscape design, with 45 seats at the Mohanpur campus only.

Ques. Can students from outside West Bengal apply to B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?

Ans. State quota seats require a valid West Bengal domicile certificate. Students from other states can apply for ICAR-nominated quota seats by qualifying the CUET-UG examination conducted by NTA under ICAR guidelines. Two additional seats are reserved for GTA Darjeeling Hill Tribe candidates at BCKV.

Ques. Which campuses offer B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?

Ans. B.Sc Hons Agriculture is available across three campuses: Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura, with a combined intake of 262 seats. B.Sc Hons Horticulture is offered exclusively at the Mohanpur campus with an intake of 45 seats.

Ques. What government examinations can BCKV B.Sc Hons graduates appear for?

Ans. BCKV B.Sc Hons graduates are eligible for WBPSC Agriculture and Horticulture Officer examinations, the Indian Forest Service, and UPSC. They also qualify for cooperative bank and agricultural extension roles. Graduates can pursue M.Sc with ICAR Junior Research Fellowship support, providing INR 31,000 per month during the programme.

Ques. What is the total intake across both B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?

Ans. The combined intake is 307 seats: 262 seats in Agriculture across Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura campuses, and 45 seats in Horticulture at Mohanpur only. BCKV is among the larger institutional intakes for B.Sc Hons agriculture programmes in Eastern India.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for B.Sc Hons students at all BCKV campuses?

Ans. Hostel facilities are available at BCKV campuses. The hostel fee is INR 1,610 to INR 1,642 per semester, billed separately from the academic fee of INR 98,200 for four years. Students should confirm hostel availability at their specific campus at the time of admission.